Self-Raising

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Theatre (disabled-led, d/deaf-led)

  • Venue 23
    Pleasance Dome - QueenDome
  • 12:30
  • Aug 2-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Graeae Theatre Company, in association with Theatr Iolo, Soho Theatre
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, strong language and audience participation.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Dates, Times and Prices

Description

'It starts with a secret. It's a real secret and I had to keep it for a long time...' Self-Raising is a true life story about growing up Deaf in a family that has a secret. Award-winning Artistic Director of disabled-led theatre company, Graeae, Jenny Sealey has spent a lifetime championing stories by Deaf and disabled artists. In Self-Raising she takes to the stage to tell her own... Blisteringly honest, always reflective, and often laugh-out-loud funny, this one-woman show promises to break your heart and put it back together again.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Main queue inside Dome at left of building. 5 steps up to the space or Level access to left of venue — ask staff for assistance.

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Signed performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 9 August, 8 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 26 August, 25 August, 27 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Audio described performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 5 August, 4 August, 6 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 19 August, 18 August, 17 August, 16 August, 15 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August, 20 August, 13 August
  • Type: Integrated
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
  • More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

Captioned performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 4 August, 3 August, 5 August, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 19 August, 18 August, 17 August, 16 August, 15 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August
  • Type: Open
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
    • Character Introduction Details
  • Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to engage with performer

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Dates, Times and Prices